WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate Wendy Beetlestone, Victor Allen Bolden, Mark A. Kearney, Joseph F. Leeson, Jr., and Gerald J. Pappert to serve on the United States District Courts. “I am honored to put…
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Erica J. Barks Ruggles – Ambassador to the Republic of Rwanda, Department of State Brent Robert Hartley – Ambassador to the…
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE June 12, 2014 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I am providing this supplemental consolidated report, prepared…
The U.S.-Australia alliance is based on a long tradition of cooperation at all levels of government, business, and society. Building on that tradition, President Obama welcomed Prime Minister Abbott to the White House today and committed to expand and deepen…
President Barack Obama today announced an updated designation of the Presidential Delegation to the Federative Republic of Brazil to attend the Opening of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014. The Honorable Daniel H. Pfeiffer,…
WASHINGTON – On June 19, 2014, President Barack Obama will award Corporal William “Kyle” Carpenter, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Corporal Carpenter will receive the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving…
Vice President Biden spoke this morning with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. The Vice President expressed the United States’ solidarity with Iraq in its fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). The Prime Minister discussed Iraq’s…
The following is a report from the President’s periodic physical examination performed during the month of May 2014, as the President’s schedule allowed. The physical examination was performed and supervised by Ronny L. Jackson, MD, FAAEM, Physician to the President…
Michelle and I were saddened to hear of the passing of actress, author, and activist Ruby Dee. In roles from Ruth Younger in A Raisin in the Sun to Mama Lucas in American Gangster, Ruby captivated and challenged us –…
Remarks by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice “The Strength of American Leadership, the Power of Collective Action” Keynote Address at the Center for a New American Security Annual Conference Washington, DC As Prepared for Delivery Thank you so much…
